THE CAMERON COUNTY PRE&>« ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 38. WEATHER REPORT. T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Rain, probably turning to Snow! SATURDAY. Fair, much colder. SUNDAY. Fair. OPERA HOUSE, EMPORIUM. PA., Fr Kr s JVlafQb 20 The Powerful Play of the Heart and Soul. "rn«<>t fJVMos "•* «i/set»v" °* l Introducing the Young Romantic Actor, GARLAND GADEN. A sumptuous productiou, perfect in in every detail of Caste, Scenery, Costume and Printing. Prices: Gallery 25c; Down stairs 35c and 50c; Opera Chairs, 75c. Coming Attractions:— "My Friend from Arkansaw,' March 27tb. "Tracey, the Bandit," March 31st. OLD RELIABLE DRUG STORE. * At Old Reliable Drug Store will be found, without exagerating, the largest, the finest, the best selected, and the best priced stock of wall paper ever offered to the people of our town. It is impos sible for the man who buys a room or two of wall paper at a time and pay,as he would have to —seventy- five cents to one dollar, express charges on each purchase, to sell you your paper at a price that I or any other regular dealer can and will sell it to you for. Think this over carefully and you will see the reason of this proposition. Anxious lo show my stock Come, come. Save money, save money. Yours truly, L. TAG U ART. SHSHSHSH 3HSHSHS2 5H5 gj Artistic | | Painting- Jjj ® vvt, | S PAPER HANGING» jjj til |j] Will receive prompt [}j j{J attention and all y] work intrusted tome «] will be guaranteed (s satisfactory. lam prepared to furnish K my customers with n] botli Paints and in Wall Papers, and save you big money. (r. [j| Estimates cheerfully Qi given' on contract |j work. Apply to W J F. H. PEARSALL. 112 *<»ru »•;. t I»MCI mitlmul M «.UU.IT. I LI.«, • .ii iu, *,< --urn. hit I .li»u ui'l f*> bill, wl b»» I uulravllim HI IKLTIM KOI AN » . Uwvlt 11, > «>J tit WASHINGTON LETTER. (Fromour Regular Correspondent.)' Washington, March 1(5, 1903. Editor Press:— The Republican members of the Senate have completed their pro gram for the special session and hope to adjourn not later than the end of this week. The panama canal treaty will be read for amend ment to-day, to-morrow there will be two hours for general debate and a vote will taken. It is understood that the democrats will vote to amend the agreement to provide for absolute ownership by the United States of zone of land through which the canal will pass with the right to fortify it, and will favor the elimination of article IV which provides that under no circum stances will the United States ac quire territory at the expense of Columbia or any other South Am erican republic. Both of these amendments have been given care ful consideration by the Republican steering committee, which subse quently determined to ratify the treaty as negotiated, in some re spects the amendments were deem ed desirable, but Secretary Ilay ad vised the leaders of the Senate that any amendment would mean the failure of the treaty and the inde finite postponement of the canal and the changes were not deemed of sufficient importance to warrant that risk. Democratic senators have insisted on an amendment to the Cuban treaty providing that it shall not go into operation until "approved by the Congress" and the Republi cans have agreed to accept such an amendment, such having already been favorably reported by the committee on Foreign Relations. The vote on the Cuban treaty, the ratification of which is regarded as assured, will be taken as soon after the approval of the Panama treaty as possible and will be followed by immediate adjournment. A hear ing has been had on the Ilay-Bond Newfoundland treaty but there is no intention of reporting it out of committee and the best authorities in the Senate say it will never be ratified. President Roosevelt is much chagrilined at the amendment to be attached to the Cuban treaty and is seriously considering calling the Fifty-eight Congress iu special ses sion uext November, as soon as practicable after the fall elections. He characterizes the amendment accepted by the Republicans as "a concession to the enemies of Cuban reciprocity" and holds that under the circumstances he would be fully justified in calling a special session immediately. The leaders of the party, however, would oppose a special session at any time be fore the fall elections, but there are many good reasons why a special session should be called at that time. Next year will be a presidential year and an early ad journment of Congress, in order that the campaign may not be iu terferred with will be desired. The democrat# propose to engage in long tariff discussion and were Congress to meet a few weeks !»«•- fore the first Monday in Deoemher they might be aeoouimoduted with out interfering with tin; public liu»i neas. The President Imlieves that tin* Cuban treaty should be put iu operation before this year's Cuban sugar crop is marketed, but this argument i» met by leading -ena turs with the a~r-ertiou thai the MUgtir buyers will aulieipate the re duction in the tariff ami lite old > elleet id deluv in modifying the >.»lifl M-bednl •-> w!ll I • to keep I 'itliau Miliar a little longer in bond id w.irehoiiM- Mr, ttoo*«-velt'ft argument thai no time ohoiild be let liefitu- >e< uring control of I In* fiiluMi trade, IIIHVIVW, MHUIIN un* an»» erabje. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 10.1903. The Ancient Order of Hibernians Cele brate St. Patrick's Day. The Ancient Order ofllibernians as sembled at their hall and after par taking of a eolation, enjoyed them selves fully. President J. 11. Butler appointed Bernard Egan as toastmaster for the evening, who responded in his usual manner, extending a "Caed Mille Faltha" to all visiting members. He called their attention to the past glor ious record oflrishmen, to church and country, as examples in future to copy and if possible excel!. Dwelling especially on the thirteenlrishmen who signed the Declaration of Indepen dence, among whom were John Carrol, of Carrolton,Wayne, Barry, the father of our navy; the timely aid to Wash ington, from the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, of Philadelphia; later on Phil. Sheridan, Tauey, of the U. S. Supreme Court; Connor, the lawyer; Ryan, the poet; Ryans, the orator and several others too numerous to men tion. Jaa. Farrell sang "The Harp that Once Thro' Tara's Hall," in his splen did tenor voice, and was followed by Jas Mnlcahy, who sang "The Wearing of the Green,"and was greeted with cheers. Thomas Welsh sang the "Three Leaf Shamrock,"and a visiting member recited "Mrs. Ilanigan's Pig." John Welsh covered himself with glory by his rendition of "Couldn't Hold Her Tongue." M. C. Tulis made his usual flowery speech, the same being received with applause. Ed. McFad den told some of his funny stories, in in his clever and humorous style. AJI present stood facing the Green Flag of Erin, saluted the same aud sang "God Save Ireland". Turning to right about face, they saluted the best flag of all, the Star Spangled Banner, then sang America, gave three cheers and closed the evening entertainment, retiring to their homes at 10:30 p. m. Bill to pay Attorneys Fixed Amount. A special from Harrisburg says: District Attorney in counties of less than 150,000 population will be paid by salary, instead of fees, if the Senaie and the Governor look with favor on the bill of Representative Champaign, of Tioga, which the House passed finally. Following are the counties effected by it, with their population and the salaries provided by this bill for their District Attorneys: Less than 10,000 popula tion, s4oo—Cameron, Fulton and Pike. Less than 20,000, SSO0 —Forest, Juniata, Montour, Snyder, Sullivan and Wyom ing. Lens than 30,000, s6so—Clinton, Greene, Mifflin, Monroe, Perry. Less than 40,000, sßoo—Adams, Bedford, Clarion, Columbia, Elk, Huntington, Potter, Warren and Wayne. Less than 50,000, slooo—Carbon, Center, Indiana, Somerset, Susquehanna, Tioga and Ven augo. Less than 60,000, sl2so—Arm strong, Beaver, Bradford, Butler, Cumberland, Franklin, Jefferson, Law rence, Lebanon, McKean and Mercer Lass than 70,000, $llOO Crawford than 80,000, $1750 —Buck and Ly coming. Less than 90,0C0, s2loo—Blair and Clearfield. Less than 100,000, $2500 Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lehigh, Nothumberland and Washington. Less than 110,000, S2BOO, Cambria. Less than 120,000, $.3000-Dauphin, Fayette and York. Less than 140,000, s3soo—Mont gomery. Ice Cream Parlor. Mrs. Geo. E.isterbrooks wishes to in form our citizens that she has opened an ico cream parlor and confectionery store in the East Ward and handles the famous I. X. L. cream of Warren, Pa. Persons wishing ice cream for Sunday dinners will be served by leaving their orders with the above. Special rates to sociables and parties. Mrs. Easter brooks has just received a line of ljowney's celebrated box candios, and will also handle a full line of fruits as th.» season opens. Make her a call. Painting and Paper Hanging. My reference to an adv. in this issue of the PKKXM it will t>e seen that F. 11. Pearsill is ready to contract tor all kinds of painting and paper hanging, furnishing both paint and papers when desired. Mr. Pearsall Is a careful work man, does his work well and, being a resident tax piyer.iseutitldd to at least ashareofttiu public p itronuge. Li v e and U t live is his inot'.o. Carpet Weaving. Mis. John Prudutte has returned to Kmporiuiii from Cliuada and dt sires to inform HIM public that she is ready to contract for carpet weaving, at her home oil Heeoml street. '!>.' it. I Kii< for .Sals. Pull blooded Wy « luttem l I'ljai ottlh lt«s k I tigs lew hal<'hiiig >1.50 for 11. J. T. lli-.Al.v, Kiupurluitt, Pa. I tf. DEATH'S DOINGS. HIRSCH- J JOHANNA HIRSCH, aged 71 years, di€d j at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. 'H. S. Ness, at Bellevue (Pittsburg) ' March 14th, 1903, after an illness of only a few days. Her remains were brought to Emporium on Sunday last and taken to the residence of her son, j R. H. Hirsch, from where the funeral I was held on Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. J. M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery, the remains being laid at rest beside loved ones, who had gone before and "were wait ing for mother." | All of the sons and daughters were 1 present at the funeral, viz: Alfred, New York; Mrs. Hattio Ness, Bellevue; Richard H., of town; Mrs Emma Weil, I Buffalo; Theodore, Bellevue; also | sever.il grand-children. The floral j offerings by the children were very beautiful. Although Mrs. Hirsch has not resided in Emporium since the death of her | husband, Jan. 9th, 1899, the large at tendance at the funeral testified that her friends hero continued to respect the kind, good lady, who for thirty years it was a pleasure to meet, especi ally when accompanied by her husband —both kind and charitable,lovable and happy. The bereaved children have only to look back upon the well spent life of their parents, who died respect ed, in th ehighest meaning, by all who had the pleasure of their acquain tance. JIOUAN. MRS. BRIDGET HOOAN, aged 74 years, wife of James Hogan, (who died many years ago) passed away last Friday after a brief illness with pneumonia. The lady was left about thirty years ago a widow with one child, a son, John Hogan, and by good manage ment and strict economy she made a comfortable home and increased her property holdings, leaving licr son in comfortable circumstances. * The deceased leaves one brother, Mr. P. Griffith, Lock Haven, and onesister, Mrs. Ohas.Green, Hornellsville, N. Y., both of whom attended the funeral, which took place on Monddy at St. Mark's Catholic church, Rev. Father Downey officiating. Daniel Britton's Case. The PRESS is repeatedly requested by Mr. Dan'l Britton, of Lumber, to place his case before the public, claiming that he is suffering from neglect of the poor authorities. His tale of woe has been poured into the ears of our citizens constantly until all believe that it is time lor an investigation or at least a reply to the charges of neglect from tfco authorities We have before us a letter signed by two persons, claiming they they have visitod Mr. Britton's home and find him in almost destitute circum stances. I It is a duty the poor authorities of Lumber owe not only themselves but the tax payers to promptly investigate this case. The PKESS is not familiar with the circumstances but from per sonal interviews with the "charge" we, as well as others, can see that he is in a deplorable condition. Warner House Sold. P. W. Murphy, of Luthersburg, Pa., has for several days been negotiating for the purchase of the Warner House, has secured a refusal of the property lor $20,000. His option holds good un til 27th Mr. Murphy, who is a brother of Michael Murphy, of this place in forms the Pit ESS, he intends to add every improvement necessary to make the house first-class in every particular. Baptist Church Note.*. Preaching morning and evening by the p;istor; morning subject: "Our Silent Listener;" evening topic, "How Can a Young Man Live in Emporium and not goto the Devil?" Bible school at the close of morning worship, C. E. Craudell, Supt.; Y. P. S. C. E., at 0 p. m, 11 Olmsted, president; Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, at 7:4") p. in.; all welcome. Don't miss the "Benedictory Song Service" at the ''lose of the service in the auditorium Card of Thanks. EDITOR PKKSH: Please convey my j thanks to the kind fri-nds and neigh bor* who assl ted me during the sick ness an I death of my mother. JOIIN HOI. VN, Kiuporium, Pa., Ma'ch 17, I'io'i, Auction Mr*. KA. Hill, who is preparing to leave Emporium, will auction oil the remainder of her 11)111- hold goods, ou Huturtlay afternoon and evening March ,'sth, commencing at two o'clock. BRIEF riENTION. The spring nnd summer clothing is now arriving at N. Seger's. C. B. Howard & Co., at the big store, have something interesting to thePRESS readers in this issue. Twenty per cent, reduction in cloth ing, at Harris' comencing Saturday the 21st and lasting until April Ist. The County Commissioners are making extensive repairs to the county buildings and improving the lawns. All Smokers smoke the 'W. H. Mayer" hand made cigar, the best five cent cigar on the market. Be sure you ask for it. 24-tf. The latest creations in spring and summer styles in clothingat N. Seger's, the old reliable clothier. Call and see him. United States Senator llawley, of Connecticut, appeared in his seat last Friday for the first time this winter, after a long illness. The nobbies suits for both men and boys in (Emporium, is at N. Sege's. You must see his large stock before you make your purchase. Governor Morrison's mother, of Idaho, is dead at Brockwayville, aged 86 years. His father i 3 also very low, aged 90 3'ears. The Gov. was unable to leave his state to attend the funeral. WANTED:—Men of brains, energy in tegrity, to represent a large corpora tion. Address, with references, Chas. Wilson, 112 N. Broad Street, Philadel phia, Pa. 4-3t. PASTUKE.—I have good pasture on on Big Run for a large number ol cattle, at a reasonable price, apply to. MRS. A. R. NYHAKT, 4-4t. Beechwood, Pa. It is said that a man who squeezes a dollar never squeezes his wife. In look ing over our subscription accounts we are led to believe that some awfully good women in this section are not getting the pressure they deserve.— North East Breeze. The Oil City Blizzard remarks that the young man of to-day does not have the rail splitting advantages enjoyed by Lincoln. On the contrary, he is kept busy trying to learn how to climb a barbed wire fence with a shotgun without shooting himself and to blow cigarette smoke through his nose when ladies are passing. Shell out the nickels and dig up the dimes, turn 'em loose and whistle and we'll have better times; there will be fewer patches on the bosom of our pants and we'll make a better paper if you give us half a chance. Don't give us that old story long gone to seed, 'bout taking more papers than the family want to read, but help to feed the printer and he'll help your town to grow, and thus escape the sulpher in the regions down below.—Ex. If popularity is to be regarded as a criterion of marit, then the place must ba awarded to"The Power of the Cross," which will appear at the Opera House, Emporium, Pa., on March 20th as it has proved to be one of the most popular productions seen on this side of the Atlantic in many years. The saenery to be shown is entirely new, the famous Bowery Mission scene being a wonderful example of the scene painter's art. The company is a strong one, and the entire production may be said to have reached the acme ofdram atic perfection. Prices:—Gallery, 25c; Down Stairs, 35c and 50c; Opera Chairs, 75c. Among the li.it af r.ttractions booked to appear at the Opera House, next Fri day, March 20ch, is Mr. Fitzgerald Murphy's latest effort, "The Power of the Cross." It is said to be a distinct dramatic novelty and Is credited as being one of the successes of the sea son. It is heralded as the greatest play ever written arouud the doings of the great city of New York. Beautiful scenery, showing many familiar places in New \ork, and a mt of players seldom seen in melodrama are a few of the promised features. A decided novelty is the introduction of a genuine i Marconi wireless telegraph machine, j This is the first attempt to placo one of | these wonderful instruments ou the i stage and it is claimed that the exploit has been successful. Prices:—Gallery, 25c; Down Stairs 35c and 50c; Opera Chairs, 75c. I.antl Office Business. Esquire was doing a land oillee business last Tuesday, having two weddings within a u>w hours, uniting William Nuun and Miss Fan nie Morse, of Cameron; also Geo. Wil li ou Curtis and Olive 8. CrulekshtuiU, of Beechwouil. Mulmcrihe for the I'Htcss; only $1.50 s j year in advance. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE. Mothers' Meeting. There will be a mothers meeting in the kindergarten room on Friday after noon at half-past three. All welcome. ■ - » Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer. Fewer gallons; takes less of Devoe Lead and Zinc than mixed paints. Wears longer; twice as long as lead and oil. Lost Valuable Cow. I* rank G, Judd lost a very valuable milch cow yesterday, he having but recently paid $50.00 the animal. Frank feels the loss severely. Located at St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. S. IT. Renninger, who have resided in Emporinm during the past year and were greatly respected by all who knew them, left on Tuesday for St. Marys, where they will reside until Mr. Renninger completes his paper wood contracts. The firm of Ward & Renninger has been dissolved, Mr. Ward taking the contracts on B. & S R. R. Farm for Sale. Situated on Clear Creek, in good state of cultivation, first class, bearing orchard of flo grafted fruit trees. Horses, cows, wagons, sleighs, farming machinery and tools. Good spring water, stone milk house, cattle and sheep range, that is unsurpassed in the county. Will be sold at a bargain. Good reason for selling. 41T - H. J. SASSMAN. New Store. W. H. Cramer has re entered the dry goods and Indi ra furnishing ~oods business, having opened a store, op posite the opera house, with an entire new line of goods, just opened and ready for inspection. Miss Lena Evans is saleslady in charge and invites her former customers to give her a call, and avail themselves of the special barg.iin offered in seasonable goods. 3-tf. BLUriLE AND HIS BILL. Unless there are money and medals for papa let the Blumlo blil perish as an unjust and iniquitous discrimina tion.— Pittsburg "Gazette." *** Blumle's proposition to give gold and medals to fecund mothers makes Uncle Jerry Roth's bill to tax bachelors and spinsters look like thirty cents.—Harris burg "Telegraph." **♦ It is presumed that the money to be acquired by the State from Representa tive Roth's tax on bachelors will form the prize fund provided for in Repre sentative Blumle's baby subsidy bill.— Wilkes-Barre "Leader." We move thatthe worth of the medals bs doubled, and that instead of waiting for the sl::'.a buoy in the ictuiiiy, the State pay a cash prize of one hundred dollars to every mother for every bless ed baby ia the ouuen.—ricrnnton "Truth." Representative Blumle, of Cameron, will have to offer something more than gold medals to mothers to encourage the raising of large families. If he could increase tho salaries oft lie fathers with each accession to the family he might solve the problem of "race sui cide."—Wilkes-Barre "Record." V The Blumle bill before the present Legislature, which is designed to give cash contributions and gold medals to mothers of large families is an outrage upon tho intelligence of a State like Pennsylvania. The idea of attempting to drag motherhood into such notoriety is replusive in the extreme. Bellefonte Democratic Watchman. WOMEN ARE SPEAKING oin To the hditur of The North American. It does my heart good io see that women have finally serajied up suffi cient courage to come out boldly in public print in their own behalf. To my way of thinking, Messrs. Hlunue, et al. will presently arrive at tho conclusion that they have struck a hornets' nest. 10veil the worm, you know will turn sometimes, and women seem to !>« getting tired of having men for them as to the length of their skirt® whether »»,«.. t | wear corsets, and, finally, how many children they shall hear to please the lords of creation On thla child question men put me very roiioh !n mind .a. old fWeinl the barnjard rooster, which crows and J'luui u 1t.'.,. . uutea foorso. h, the hen has laid an tgg I ve no doubt If we could underMaiul tne evaryday language of that noble bird we would find It wns laying down the law in On, hennery just like "any other mail." Vx ft IT Aa. Philadelphia, March 13. NO. 4.
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